In a heartening turn of events, Mandy Vance, a beloved middle school teacher from the Oregon Trail School District, has been bestowed with the esteemed title of 2024 Oregon Teacher of the Year. This accolade, announced with much fanfare on October 5, 2023, serves as a...
Laura Jeanne Penrod, a dedicated high school English teacher at Southwest Career and Technical Academy (SWCTA) in the Clark County School District, has been bestowed with the esteemed title of 2024 Nevada State Teacher of the Year. Penrod's journey from her roots in...
By Michael Manyibe In a historic moment, the White House recently played host to the first-ever Teachers of the Year State Dinner, an event that underscored the invaluable contributions of educators nationwide. The gathering, spearheaded by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden,...
Efrain Casillas, a music teacher at Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary and Desert Oasis Elementary, in the Tolleson Elementary School District, has been named the 2024 Arizona Teacher of the Year, marking a momentous achievement in his 22-year career. The announcement,...
Renée Atkinson, an English teacher at Aynor High School in Horry County School (HCS) District, has been honored with the prestigious title of the 2024 South Carolina Teacher of the Year. Her exceptional dedication to education and commitment to her students have...
Kevin Kicking Woman, an esteemed educator from the Blackfeet Nation, has been heralded as the 2024 Montana Teacher of the Year, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career dedicated to preserving and celebrating Native American culture. This prestigious...
Greg Kester, a dedicated educator with an illustrious 28-year career, has been named the 2024 Missouri Teacher of the Year, marking a crowning achievement in his journey as an educator. Kester's unwavering commitment to fostering meaningful connections with his...
In a resounding celebration of excellence in education, Sheila Peterson has been honored as the 2024 North Dakota Teacher of the Year. Peterson, a dedicated physical education teacher and athletics coach at Wachter Middle School in Bismarck, emerged as the shining...
Mark Lowrie, esteemed broadcast journalism teacher at Gahanna Lincoln High School, has been named the 2024 Ohio Teacher of the Year by the Ohio Department of Education. Lowrie's journey to this prestigious title is one marked by dedication, innovation and a profound...
Traci D. Manuel, a 10th grade advanced English II teacher at Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been awarded the prestigious title of 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. Manuel's journey to this accolade is a testament to her unwavering dedication...